How does prayer work for believers?

In prayer, believers approach God recognizing their own sinfulness and Christ's perfect righteousness. The way we can cry out to God and expect Him to listen is founded on Christ's atoning work. Christ, as our High Priest, intercedes for us, allowing our prayers to be accepted before a holy God. It is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace. This means that our prayers are validated not by our merit but by the finished work of Christ, who was persecuted and ultimately sacrificed for our sins. Consequently, believers can pray with confidence, knowing they are heard out of God's holy hill.